I think McD decided long ago he wanted Tolbert's "character and leadership" on the team, regardless of who had to be cut.
But now that the team has jelled and we have a season here, maybe that will be rethought.
Good news. I'm as frustrated with Dareus as anyone but also amazed at how many here freely conflate his past character/emotional issues with his current injury. What if he was just hurt? Or is he no longer allowed that possibility?
The Bills to this point have offered Dareus a lot of soft love, but it looks like McD is moving toward tougher love and I like it.
I think McD is seeing early signs that his program is working and is trying to use the momentum to bring Dareus along. I'm sure Kyle's part of the plan too.
You are paid $2 million a year to do a job only 31 other people in the world do.
Your team makes a valiant defensive stand.
You choose to stare ahead stoically rather than try to lift the spirits of the team you are leading. Better yet, pout because you're losing.
Is this really preferable to a coach who actually tries to use those few seconds of face time with his players to lift their spirits? Is it really better to not even try because ignorant but frustrated spectators might misunderstand what the energetic coach is doing? Get a grip.